To tap or roll??? That is the question

[Col. Kurtz]

My ash usually falls off on the floor, or my shirt. If it doesn't come off with a light tap, I let it go. Without fail, it falls off three draws after the attempt. (little know addition to the rule of threes).

I have found much better smoking results by letting the ash stay on as long as possible. I used to obsess about tapping the ash off and had all sorts of burn problems.